Plans aim to preserve the San Antonio site’s historic structures and paint a full picture of its history. An estimated 2.5 million people visit the Alamo each year, making it one of the state’s top destinations. Full Story
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The attorney general’s fellow Republicans were about evenly split in their approval and disapproval, the University of Texas poll determined. Full Story
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The Senate’s latest proposal is an apparent effort to appease Gov. Greg Abbott and the lower chamber. The state’s top Republicans have been at odds for months over how to use the state’s historic budget surplus to cut property taxes. Full Story
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A look at which bills passed and which failed during the 2023 legislative session. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill on June 14, making Texas the second state in the country, after Florida, to ban DEI offices at public universities. Full Story
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Johnson, first elected to the Texas House in 2018, joins a crowded primary to succeed Allred, who is giving up his solidly Democratic seat to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next year. Full Story
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Here’s a look at House members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2023 regular session. Full Story
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The Ogallala Aquifer serves farming communities in multiple states. When it runs dry, the agriculture industry in Texas and the nation is in jeopardy. Full Story
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While launching a statewide program to distribute packets to dissolve opioids, Attorney General Ken Paxton worked to connect Kenny Hansmire with the state’s comptroller, who oversees the distribution of millions of dollars in opioid settlement money. Full Story
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Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton faces charges of bribery and obstruction of justice in his upcoming impeachment trial before the Texas Senate. Full Story
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Some Texans may have to wait a week for their power to be restored during a period of extreme heat and humidity. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott has thrown his weight behind the idea being pushed by an influential conservative think tank. Many school leaders are worried. Full Story
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Libraries have been at the receiving end of book challenges, threats and new laws. Now, some worry a federal appeals court could chip away at long-standing protections. Full Story
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Lawmakers are passing laws in an attempt to slow the rise in fentanyl overdoses, but drug advocates warn the opioid is mostly a booster for other illegal drugs. Full Story
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The governor says other issues aren’t as important as breaking a House-Senate stalemate over the best course on reducing property taxes. Full Story
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The county’s Election Commission unanimously appointed Clinton Ludwig to the job. None of the three finalists had any election administration experience. Full Story
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More than 100 people were injured in the tornado that hit the Panhandle town. Gov. Greg Abbott sent emergency crews to assist with recovery efforts. Full Story
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In this week’s episode we check in with radio host Mark Davis and politics reporter Patrick Svitek about the GOP intraparty fighting over property taxes and Ken Paxton’s impeachment. Full Story
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Employees for the Houston Democrat become the first congressional office from Texas trying to unionize under rules adopted last year. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott approved a law this week that will eliminate city and county ordinances like Austin’s and Dallas’ mandated water breaks. Full Story
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